Marilyn Ruth Chiusano

Marilyn Ruth Chiusano, age 67, a 20 year resident of Cleveland, and formerly of Bergenfield, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Erna Dunmeyer. Marilyn was very passionate about gardening and had a special love for her pets. Marilyn was unselfish about her love for everyone.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Pasquale (Pat) Chiusano of Cleveland; three sons, David Chiusano and wife Corinne of Charlotte, NC, Richard Chiusano of Cleveland, and Petty Officer 1st Class Craig Chiusano of the United States Coast Guard from Newport, NC; one sister, Joanne Carbone of Sun City, AZ; and grandchildren, Peyton Chiusano Andies, and Morgan Quinn Chiusano.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Grissom Funeral Home with Rev. Antonio Giraldo officiating. Interment will be held privately.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bradley County Animal Shelter, 360 Hill St., Cleveland, TN 37311.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.grissomfh.net.